Scotland Yard said enquiries were being made to identify the coppers who danced ‘in solidarity’ with the Extinction Rebellion demonstrators.

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Police officers had a boogie with climate protesters (Picture: Twitter/Woofboy)

Campaigners chanted ‘we love you’ as the officers danced in Oxford Circus in the video shared on social media.

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Met Police Commander, Jane Connors, said the officers’ actions weren’t in line with what was expected, as hundreds have been arrested over the last four days.

She said: ‘I’m disappointed by the video and the unacceptable behaviour of the officers in it.

‘We expect our officers to engage with protesters but clearly their actions fall short of the tone of the policing operation at a time when people are frustrated at the actions of the protesters.

‘We will be reminding officers of their responsibilities and expectations in policing this operation – however the majority of officers have been working long hours and I am grateful to them for their continued commitment.’